Autism as a Genetic Potential: The Interplay of Genes, Environment, and Emotional Heritage

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has long been viewed through a fragmented lens. Some approaches emphasized environmental factors, others pointed exclusively to genetics, and popular myths even attempted to blame everyday medications. However, science has evolved: today we know that autism is not the result of a single cause. Instead, it represents a genetic potential shaped … Ler mais

🧬 Autism and Genetics: Why SHANK3 and CHD8 Are Among the Most Studied Genes

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that involves multiple genetic and environmental factors. In recent years, genetics has become one of the most promising areas for understanding the biological basis of autism. Among the hundreds of genes associated with ASD, two stand out as the most extensively studied: SHANK3 and CHD8. 🔹 … Ler mais

The Genetic Mapping of Autism: What Science Has Already Discovered About Each Gene Linked to ASD

SEO Keywords: autism genes, ASD genetic mapping, neurodevelopmental mutations, autism spectrum genetics, gene expression in autism – The Genetic Complexity of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a highly heterogeneous condition with multiple genetic and environmental causes. Over the past decades, science has made significant advances, identifying hundreds of genes associated with … Ler mais